Wahed: Raises USD50M in Series B Funding

Wahed Raises USD50M in Series B Funding

  • Wahed Inc., a New York-headquartered global Islamic fintech company, raised USD50m in Series B funding
  • The round was led by Wa’ed Ventures, the venture capital arm at Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center (Wa’ed), with participation from footballer Paul Pogba
  • The company intends to use the funds to launch an ethical neobank on its platform in the near future, allowing users to fulfill their banking and investing needs all on a single app
  • The company offers individuals the chance to invest their money ethically in a quick, easy and affordable way
  • The company has gained support steadily since its inception in the US with over 300,000 clients globally across all Wah ed entities
Steve Sam
Steve Sam
Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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